Question

Shannon went to an auto repair shop and paid $339.50, which included parts that cost $112 and 3.5 hours of labor. Joni went to an auto repair shop and paid $455, which included parts that cost $310 and 2.5 hours of labor. Which correctly compares the cost of the labor? Shannon paid $7 more per hour for labor. Shannon paid $7 less per hour for labor. Joni paid $85 more per hour for labor. Joni paid $85 less per hour for labor.

All the answers given are incorrect. The correct answer should be Shannon paid $7 more for labor.

Answer 1

Option A, Shannon paid $ 7 per hour to labor than Joni

Explanation:

Total amount paid by Shannon = $339.50

Total cost of 3.5 hours of labor paid by Shannon =($339.50- $112)

Total cost of 3.5 hours of labor paid by Shannon = $227.5/3.5

Total cost of 1 hours of labor paid by Shannon $65 per hour

Total amount paid by Joni = $455

Total cost of 2.5 hours of labor paid by Joni = $455- $$310

Total cost of 1 hours of labor paid by Joni = $145/2.5

Total cost of 1 hours of labor paid by Joni = $ 58

Hence, Shannon paid $ 7 per hour to labor than Joni

Option A is correct